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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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